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Head of Finance Business Partnering

United Kingdom, Stockport Employment contract 65000.00 - 70000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 20, 2026
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A well-established housing provider in the North West is seeking an interim Head of Finance Business Partnering for an inital 6-month period with option of temp to permanent for the right candidate. The organisation has a strong focus on service delivery, financial control, and continuous improvement across its housing operations. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role combining team management, consolidation of management accounts, and strengthening of business partnering across the organisation. A key focus will also be driving improvements in financial systems and processes, including automation and better use of core finance systems.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead and manage the Finance Business Partnering team, providing direction, oversight, and support across key service areas
  • Oversee and consolidate monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful reporting to the Finance Director and senior stakeholders
  • Drive high-quality business partnering across the organisation, supporting operational teams with financial insight, challenge, and decision-making
  • Support property-related finance activities as required (e.g. repairs, maintenance, capital spend)
  • Identify and implement process improvements, with a focus on automation and efficiency across finance systems
  • Build strong relationships across finance and operational teams, translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insight

Requirements

  • Qualified Accountant with proven experience operating at a senior finance level, ideally from a housing association background
  • Strong understanding of management accounting, including consolidation, reporting, and performance analysis
  • Demonstrable experience managing and developing finance teams, ideally within a business partnering model
  • Experience within property or housing finance (e.g. repairs, maintenance, capital programmes) is highly desirable
  • Strong systems expertise, with experience improving and automating finance processes
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at senior levels

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